Travelling from London International Airport (YXU) to Mexico City: what you need to know
London International Airport is located in London. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is two hours behind London.
Allow plenty of time to make your YXU to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
The journey from central London to YXU takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near YXU? If you're catching an early flight from London International Airport to Mexico City, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to London International Airport's on-time performance, 50.41% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London International Airport (YXU) to Mexico City
The best price we've found for a one-way London International Airport to Mexico City flight is $417. The cheapest price for a return flight is $791. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from YXU to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from London International Airport to Mexico City across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from London International Airport to Mexico City. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from YXU to Mexico City can help you get the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Following your flight from London International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Unpack your bags not long after your YXU to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Before locking in your flights from London International Airport to Mexico City, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Mexico City offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your London International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YXU to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from London International Airport to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
